Empoli vs Spezia Prediction 14 September 2025
📢 What to expect from the clash between Empoli and Spezia in the third round of Serie B? Empoli find themselves mid-table after two rounds, showcasing relatively stable performances, while Spezia have surprisingly landed in the relegation zone. Both teams are aiming for effective attacking play, yet their defensive lines leave much to be desired. The upcoming match promises to be highly unpredictable.
Head-to-Head
📊Statistical preview of official matches between the teams Empoli and Spezia Calcio:
- played 12 matches;
- number of wins for the home team - 2, for the away team - 3, draws - 7;
- number of goals - 13 against 14;
- average total in the 1st half - 1.08, in the 2nd half - 1.17;
- average total goals in the match - 2.25.
Head-to-head statistics Empoli - Spezia
Empoli Team Overview
The team's most recent official match took place on as part of the Serie B tournament (home team - Reggiana, away team - Empoli). The match concluded with a scoreline of 3:1.
Here's the game statistics (Empoli vs Reggiana):
- ball possession: 38% vs 62%;
- corner kicks: 2 vs 8;
- fouls: 18 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 1 vs 0;
- shots on target: 2 vs 6.
Empoli are sitting in 11th place in the league standings, delivering average performances. In their last five official matches, they have secured three victories but suffered two defeats. Their attack has been fairly productive, averaging 2 goals per game. However, their defense remains a weak link, conceding roughly as many goals as they score. The Azzurri frequently grapple with inconsistency and a lack of confidence, which hinders them from achieving the desired results.
Match Results: Empoli
Spezia Calcio Team Overview
The away team played their last official match on as part of the Serie B tournament (home team - Spezia Calcio, away - US Catanzaro). The match concluded with a scoreline of 0:0.
Here are the match stats (Spezia Calcio vs US Catanzaro):
- ball possession: 45% vs 55%;
- corner kicks: 1 vs 5;
- fouls: 23 vs 14;
- yellow cards: 3 vs 3;
- shots on target: 1 vs 1.
Spezia find themselves in 18th place in the league after two rounds. Their performance raises questions, as their last five official matches have resulted in two draws and two losses, with just one win in between. The team favors a defensive style of play, which helps them minimize the number of goals conceded (averaging 1 per game), but this approach doesn't always guarantee consistent point accumulation.
Match Results: Spezia Calcio
Latest news
Empoli
Empoli face significant squad issues heading into the upcoming matchday. Three players are set to miss the game due to suspensions-Gabriele Guarino, Nosa Edward Obaretin, and Marco Nasti-all of whom received straight red cards in previous matches. Adding to their woes are two injuries: Duccio Degli Innocenti is dealing with Achilles tendon issues, casting doubt on his participation, while midfielder Nicolas Haas, who has been recovering from a cruciate ligament tear, is also not yet confirmed to take the field.
Spezia Calcio
Spezia's issues are purely disciplinary. Luca Vignali received a straight red card towards the end of last season and is set to miss the upcoming match.
Prediction on the outcome
H2H:
- number of encounters - 12;
- home team wins - 2, away team wins - 3, draws - 7.
Statistics: Empoli vs Spezia Calcio
- matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 2;
- wins: 1 vs 0;
- win percentage: 50% vs 0%;
- losses: 1 vs 1;
- draws: 0 vs 1.
Last 10 matches:
- wins: 4 vs 4;
- losses: 5 vs 4;
- draws: 1 vs 2.
- Empoli have drawn in last 4 home games against Spezia Calcio.
Prediction on the over/under
H2H
- the home team scores on average - 1.08, the guests - 1.17;
- average over/under goals in head-to-head matches - 2.25;
- both teams scored: overall - 7; at the home team's field - 4.
- Empoli have scored under 1.5 goals in 7 of last 8 games against Spezia Calcio.
Prediction on corners
Empoli: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4; at home field - 6;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.7; at home field - 5.17.
Spezia Calcio: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4, away - 0;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 4.4; away - 5.33.
- Spezia Calcio have taken under 4.5 corners in 6 of last 7 games against Empoli.
Prediction on cards
H2H
- average Over/Under yellow cards in H2H matches - 3 (1.5 for home team and 1.5 for away team);
- average Over/Under yellow cards at the home team's field - 5 (1.67 for home team and 3.33 for away team).
Empoli: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 1.5; at home - 2;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.4; at home - 2.83.
Spezia Calcio: Statistics
- season: average Over/Under in the tournament - 4, away - 0;
- last 10 matches: average Over/Under - 2.6; away - 3.33.
Prediction on BTTS
H2H:
- number of encounters - 12;
- both teams scored all-time - 7 times;
- on the home team’s field - 4 times.
Statistics: Empoli vs Spezia Calcio
- number of matches played in the tournament: 2 vs 2;
- number of matches in the season where both teams scored (BTTS): 2 vs 0;
- number of BTTS matches for Empoli at home - 1 (100%);
- number of BTTS matches for Spezia Calcio away - 0 (0%).
Last 10 matches:
- number of BTTS matches: 9 vs 6;
- BTTS matches for Empoli at home - 5 (83%);
- BTTS matches for Spezia Calcio away - 1 (33%).
- Empoli have scored and conceded in 9 of last 10 games.
Editorial Prediction
Empoli head into the match as favorites, but their season has gotten off to a shaky start. Spezia have also stumbled out of the gates, despite both teams being seen as contenders for promotion battles. It's worth noting their head-to-head stats: in 8 of their last 9 encounters, the total goals have been under 2.5. Given this context, betting on a low-scoring outcome seems like a well-founded prediction.
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